Friday, 2 September 2016

TransPennine Express Teams up with Moorsbus

Train
operator TransPennine Express (TPE) is teaming up with the people
behind North Yorkshire’s Moorsbus network to co-promote rail and bus
connections straight to the heart of some of England’s finest
countryside.

The new partnership will see both organisations encouraging those
looking for a car-free, carefree Sunday or Bank Holiday Monday in the
North York Moors National Park to make the most of connections between
train and bus services at Thirsk station.

TPE provides direct train services to Thirsk from a range of
destinations across the North and when customers arrive, Moorsbus
services will be waiting at the station to take them on a journey of
discovery across the North York Moors, providing all day bus travel for a
low fare.

Easy interchange between train and Moorsbus is available at Thirsk,
where easy access Moorsbus service M11 available to take visitors
through the scenic Howardian Hills to Byland Abbey and Helmsley.

At Helmsley, a frequent shuttle service takes visitors to beautiful
Rievaulx Abbey, with a choice of other destinations available including
Sutton Bank, described by famous vet and author James Herriot as “the
finest in England”.

It’s hoped more awareness of the easy connections between train and
Moorsbus services will encourage more walkers to enjoy what Moorsbus
organisers call a “buswalk” – a linear walk through stunning
countryside, returning to the start point by bus.

Charlie French, Transport Integration Manager for TPE, said: “We are
privileged to have some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK on
our network and the new partnership will create a seamless, integrated
connection for visitors, allowing them to leave their car at home.

“We are committed to the communities we serve and are delighted to be working with Moorsbus.”

TPE is also working on further improving connections at other stations in the region.

Three years ago, a group of volunteers saved the Moorsbus service from
withdrawal, with the aim of creating an affordable transport system
around the North York Moors and surrounding areas to allow people to
travel without a car. Thanks to support from regular passengers, charity
grants including support from the North Yorkshire Moors Association,
and fundraising, the Moorsbus network has steadily grown to reach more
communities, benefiting local people as well as those visiting the area.

Bill Breakell, of the Moorsbus Community Interest Company, said: “This
new partnership with TransPennine Express is great news for everyone who
loves the North York Moors. It’s about encouraging people to leave the
city behind for a day and enjoy some of England’s finest countryside and
visitor attractions – while leaving the driving to us.

“The easy connections between train and Moorsbus at Thirsk station puts a
full day out in the North York Moors within everyone’s reach, while
making sure everyone gets to look at the scenery, not the traffic.”

Full information and money-saving Advance tickets for TPE services are available online at: tpexpress.co.uk or from staffed stations and rail travel agents.

Timetables, fares and routes for all Moorsbus services, including those
connecting with TPE trains at Thirsk station, are available online at: www.moorsbus.org,
while printed Moorsbus guides are also available from libraries,
tourist information centres and transport information offices in areas
served by Moorsbus.

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